Obituaries
Robert John Davis Sr
Sep 8, 2026
Robert John Davis, Sr., age 57, of Lykens, Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at home.
He was born on February 1, 1969, in Pottsville, a son of the late Ann Elizabeth (Kostyal) Davis.
Bob was a Heavy Equipment Mechanic and last employed as a Truck Driver. Bob was an avid outdoors man. He loved spending time hunting with his boys...
James "Jim" Jay Wolfgang
Aug 31, 2026
James (Jim) Jay Wolfgang, age 75 of Klingerstown, PA passed away Monday, August 31, 2026 at his residence.
He was born March 6, 1951, in Pottsville, a son of the late George Wolfgang and Corrine (Mayer) Wolfgang.
Jim was a graduate of Line Mountain High School class of 1969 and Penn State University in 1973 with a Bachelor's Degree in...
Forrest I. Herb
Aug 20, 2026
Forrest I Herb, age 96 of Valley View, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026. He was born on April 7, 1930, in Hegins, a son of the late Lawrence D Herb and the late Beulah F (Osman) Herb. Forrest was a 1948 graduate of Hegins Twp High School. He played soccer, basketball, and was a first baseman on the 1948...
Anona Mae Clouser
Aug 10, 2026
Anona Mae Clouser, 92, of Ashland, passed away peacefully on August 10th, 2026, at Providence Place in Pottsville, where she was currently a guest.
Anona was born in Weishample on May 10, 1934, a daughter of the late Irvin and Martha (Kessler) Clouser, and was a long time member of the Barry Salem United Methodist Church, Weishample, being involved in the...
Helen Schwalm
Jul 28, 2026
Helen D. Schwalm, age 93 of Sacramento, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026 while a guest at the Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Helen was born in Pottsville on March 1, 1933, a daughter of the late Raymond and Gertrude (Straub) Stutzman. She was a graduate of the former Hubley Township High School.
A lifelong homemaker, Helen was also well known for...
Lenwood Hepler
Jul 27, 2026
Lenwood Hepler, age 93 of Spring Glen, Pennsylvania, passed away Monday, July 27, 2026 at his residence.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Funeral Service at 11 AM on Saturday, August 1st, 2026 at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, 200 Main Street, Valley View, PA. A viewing will be held from 10 - 11 AM prior to the service.
Len will be...
Earl Zartman
Jul 26, 2026
Earl P. Zartman, age 87, of Millersburg, Pennsylvania, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026 at his home.
He was born in Leck Kill on July 21, a son of Charles and Gertie (Kieffer) Zartman.
Earl worked as a truck driver at various locations, namely in the northern Pennsylvania gas well region in Potter County during the late 1980's. He returned to Millersburg...
Leslie Miller
Jul 23, 2026
Leslie A. Miller, age 71, of Berwick, PA, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
Leslie was born on June 20, 1955, in Baltimore, a daughter of the Frank and Nancy (McConnville) Lynch. She was a graduate of the Catonsville High School and the Maryland General School of Nursing, where she earned her Nursing Degree.
She...
Linda Rose Mowery
Jul 19, 2026
Linda Rose (Miller) Mowery, age 76, of Hegins, Pennsylvania, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026 at her residence.
She was born on April 17, 1950, a daughter of the late Robert "Bobbie" Miller & Freida (Swartzlander) Miller.
She enjoyed taking walks, planting flowers, and spending time in the kitchen cooking and baking for her family and friends.
She is survived by her two...
Harry Michael Mausser
Jul 16, 2026
Harry Michael Mausser, age 83 of Hegins, Pennsylvania, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026 at his residence.He was born on November 07, 1942, in Hegins, PA; a son of the late Harry Mausser and Gladys (Wenrich) Mausser.He was a member of Zion "Klinger's" Lutheran Church. Harry was a 1960 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. Harry served in the Airforce.He was...
Pauline M Dunkelberger
Jul 14, 2026
Pauline M. (Smeltz) Dunkelberger, age 80, of Hegins, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at Providence Place, Pottsville.
She was born on May 31, 1946, in Lykens Township, a daughter of the late Adam Smeltz and the late Lottie (Kissinger) Smeltz.
Pauline was a 1964 graduate of Upper Dauphin High School and earned her bachelor's degree from Millersville State College in 1968....
Christine Marie Love
Jul 12, 2026
Christine M Love, age 55 of O Fallon, Illinois, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026 at her residence. She was born on February 15, 1971, in Pottsville PA, a daughter of David A and LaRae (Deeter) Lucas. Christine was a 1989 graduate of Tri-Valley High School; where she was active in sports and the band front.She was the first Pottsville...
Jeanette Larae Zimmerman
Jul 11, 2026
Jeanette L Zimmerman, age 92 of Pitman, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 at her residence and is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.She was born on March 16, 1934, in Ashland, a daughter of the late Elmer Reinoehl and the late Helen (Wolfgang) Reinoehl. Jeanette was a 1951 graduate of the former Hegins Twp....
Wallace Jenkins Jr.
Jun 25, 2026
Wally Jenkins, age 65, of Valley View, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest Hospital in Allentown.He was born on October 10, 1960, in Norristown, a son of Wallace and Carol (Barnes) Jenkins, of Valley View.Wally was currently employed as a fork lift operator for Michael Foods. He was a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, and...
Eric R Schalles
Jun 24, 2026
Eric R. Schalles, age 70, of Ashland, Barry Twp, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
He was born on June 15, 1956, in Berwick, a son of the late Rodney and Vera Jane (Moyer) Schalles. Eric graduated from Berwick High School in 1974. He worked for Asplundh Tree Expert Company for many years.
He was a devoted member of St....
Tommy Lee Bressler
Jun 23, 2026
Tommy L Bressler, age 69 of Hegins, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at his residence. He was born on March 13, 1957, in Lykens, a son of the late Thomas Bressler and the late Sara (Engle) Bressler. Tom was a 1975 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. Tom and his son were the owner-operators of Bresslers Septic and Excavating. Following...
Randall Lee Mayer
Jun 20, 2026
Randall L Mayer, age 64, of Valley View, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday June 20, 2026, at his residence.Randy's wishes were to have no services.Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc, Valley View, is honored to serve Randy's family. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com
Karen Elaine Harring
Jun 17, 2026
Karen Elaine Harring, age 76, of Pitman, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Geisinger Hospital - Danville.
Karen was born in Lykens, PA to the late Clair Dunkelberger Sr. and Dawn (Rickert) Dunkelberger. Karen married Garry Harring of Pitman, Pennsylvania on September 21, 1968 in Hegins, PA.
Among her favorite pastimes were camping, vacationing in Tennessee, and taking scenic day...
Robert Charles Ochs
Jun 15, 2026
Robert "Bob" Charles Ochs, 70, passed away on June 15, 2026, at Tremont Health & Rehabilitation Center in Tremont, PA.
In accordance with Bob's wishes, all services will be held privately.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left at www.buffingtonreed.com.
William Erwin Schwartz
May 26, 2026
William E Schwartz, age 78 of Hegins, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at his residence with his loving family by his side.
He was born on January 8, 1948, in Regensburg, Germany, a son of the late Irvin Schwartz and the late Anna (Jooss) Schwartz.
Bill was a graduate of Tri-Valley High School, class of 1965.
He served in...
